Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)
Warm grilled sandwich with chicken, avocado, and melted cheese on crispy sourdough bread.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (about 2 medium breasts)
→ Avocado
02 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
→ Cheese
03 - 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
→ Bread
04 - 8 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
→ Vegetables & Condiments
05 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Grilling
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, mash one avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
02 - Spread the avocado mixture evenly on 4 bread slices, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
03 - Layer the shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining avocado slices, and cheese on top of the avocado spread. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley if using.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices to form 4 complete sandwiches.
05 - Butter the outside of each sandwich lightly on both sides, using approximately 1 tablespoon total butter per sandwich.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich diagonally in half, and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the warm, creamy avocado melts into the cheese creates this incredible richness that feels like a restaurant-quality sandwich but comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Its that perfect combination of textures, the crunch of toasted sourdough against the tender chicken and smooth avocado, that makes every bite satisfying.
02 -
- Do not rush the grilling process, that golden crunch on the bread is what separates a good sandwich from a great one, and low and slow is the way to get there without burning.
- The avocado spread needs to be spread all the way to the edges of the bread or you will end up with dry corners which is honestly one of the saddest things that can happen to a sandwich.
03 -
- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and creates the most gorgeous golden crust on the bread that is hard to achieve with lighter pans.
- Weigh down the sandwich with another heavy skillet or a bacon press while grilling to ensure the cheese melts completely and everything stays together when you flip.